GAL COSTA (1969)

The striking and unmistakable voice of Gal Costa made it clear, since her self-titled debut album, that she was one of the greatest talents in Brazilian music history. Produced by Manoel Barembein and released in 1969, this classic of our discography returns to shelves in grand style: on 180-gram vinyl, as part of the “Classics on Vinyl” collection from Polysom.

With arrangements by Gilberto Gil, Rogério Duprat, and Lanny Gordin, the album retains a style still linked to bossa nova while already demonstrating an evolution toward the tropicalist movement. “Gal Costa” consists of 12 tracks, including hits that marked the singer's career and became nationally known through her interpretations, such as “Baby” (Caetano Veloso), “Divino Maravilhoso” (Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso), and “Não Identificado” (Caetano Veloso). The album also features her versions of “Que Pena (Ela Já Não Gosta Mais de Mim)” by Jorge Ben Jor, “Namorinho de Portão” by Tom Zé, “Se Você Pensa,” and “Vou Recomeçar” by Roberto and Erasmo Carlos, among others.

Considered one of the best national albums of all time by Rolling Stone magazine, “Gal Costa” is an essential addition to any record collection.